Transgender

For most of us, gender and identity are inevitably interwoven and we seldom spare a thought for those whose souls seem out of alignment with the bodies they were born to. If you can relate, take a moment to explore this group.

There isn't much activity on the discussion board, but typical threads include 'new tg online clothing store', 'Bill Maher equates crossing gender lines with insanity' and 'frustration'. There are over 80 photos in the gallery, mostly of members dressing up. On the wall, you will find links to other internet resources, such as shops, ezines, blogs, books and transgender communities.

What's great about this group: it's a resource for a fringe community.

A word of caution: If any gender option other than heterosexuality makes you queasy, then give this one a miss.

Update (25 October 2023)

This post was written over a decade ago, when transgender activism was far less prominent in mainstream community. There are, I suspect, now many more platforms for transgender persons and allies to connect and it is no longer the "fringe community" I called it 13 years ago. I am not sure if the group I profiled survived, but I've wondered whether they could know be called The Facebook Transgender Alliance. The group is over 15 years old, has 25,000 plus members and is now private. Go here to request access.